The mistress’s orders, sir. I was to keep a h’eye on the sun.

(Clare laughs.)

Michael.

(Mystified.) Keep a h’eye on the sun? What do you mean?

(Clare laughs.)

Baldwin.

’Er ladyship said as I was to keep a h’eye on the sun, so as to lop away the branches.

Michael.

I don’t understand in the least what you are talking about. Come back later on.

Baldwin.